NHL 27 is the 36th installment in EA Sports’ long-running hockey franchise, developed by EA Vancouver and set for release on September 11, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini headlines the cover art as the youngest athlete in franchise history.
Beyond gameplay upgrades like team-specific playbooks, this year’s release leans hard into presentation. EA Sports rebuilt arena atmosphere across all 32 buildings, and the in-game soundtrack is central to that push.
From here, this article focuses entirely on the music: what’s confirmed, who curated it, and where you can hear it.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Title | NHL 27 |
| Type | Video Game (Sports Sim) |
| Music Program | EA Trax, curated by Steve Schnur |
| Developer / Publisher | EA Vancouver / Electronic Arts (EA Sports) |
| Release Date | September 11, 2026 (Deluxe early access September 4, 2026) |
| Platform | PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S |
| Where to Stream the Songs | No single official album; individual tracks stream via each artist’s own catalog on Spotify and Apple Music |
NHL 27 Soundtrack Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Game | NHL 27 |
| Developer | EA Vancouver |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts (EA Sports) |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S |
| Game Release Date | September 11, 2026 (Deluxe Edition early access: September 4, 2026) |
| Soundtrack Reveal Date | September 3, 2026 |
| Music Program | EA Trax |
| Music Curator | Steve Schnur, Worldwide President of Music, Electronic Arts |
| Label | Various — licensed multi-artist compilation |
| Confirmed Tracks | 38 |
| Runtime | Not officially published (Pending) |
NHL 27 Soundtrack Overview
The NHL 27 soundtrack is not a musical score in the traditional sense. It’s a licensed compilation of previously released commercial songs, assembled under EA’s long-running EA Trax program.
EA Sports revealed the full song list on September 3, 2026, one week before launch. The reveal came through the official EA Sports NHL account on X and Instagram.
This year’s list leans heavily on rock and arena staples, with additions from EDM, hip-hop, and country. A significant portion of the list doubles as real, team-specific goal songs pulled directly from NHL arenas.
No standalone official soundtrack album has been released on Spotify or Apple Music as of this writing. The songs remain available individually through each artist’s own catalog.
Who Curated the NHL 27 Soundtrack?
NHL 27 does not have a single film-style composer. Its music is selected and licensed through EA Trax, the in-game music initiative EA has run across its sports titles since the early 2000s.
Steve Schnur holds the title of Worldwide President of Music at Electronic Arts and has publicly described his role as overseeing “every note” that appears across EA’s sports catalog, including the NHL, Madden NFL, and EA Sports FC franchises.
No NHL 27–specific quote from Schnur was located in verified reporting at the time of writing. His general oversight of the NHL franchise’s music curation is confirmed through a MusicRow interview, cited in the Source Transparency Report below.
NHL 27 Official Tracklist
The following 38 tracks were confirmed through EA Sports’ own reveal and cross-referenced against outlet reporting (Lambgoat, NME, Daily Faceoff). EA published the list alphabetically by artist; no official numbered sequence or per-track runtime has been released.
- Andrew W.K. — “Party Hard”
- Antoine Becks — “Hey!”
- Bad Apple — “Slapshot”
- The Black Keys — “Gold On The Ceiling”
- Blasterjaxx & Timmy Trumpet — “Narco”
- Blur — “Song 2”
- Bush — “Machinehead”
- Bvrnout — “Power Bite”
- Daryl Hall & John Oates — “You Make My Dreams (Come True)”
- Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike Vs. Ummet Ozcan — “The Hum”
- DJ Khaled — “All I Do Is Win” (feat. T-Pain, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg & Rick Ross)
- The Fratellis — “Chelsea Dagger”
- Fred Coury — “Power Ride 22”
- The Gaslight Anthem — “Howl”
- The Isley Brothers — “Shout”
- Jeremy Boyer — “When The Blues Go Marching In”
- Joe Satriani — “Crowd Chant”
- Kernkraft 400 — “Zombie Nation” (Stadium Chant Remix)
- KISS — “Rock And Roll All Nite”
- Locksley — “The Whip”
- Makj & Timmy Trumpet — “Party Till We Die” (feat. Andrew W.K.)
- Monster Truck — “Righteous Smoke”
- Mötley Crüe — “Kickstart My Heart”
- Nickelback — “Burn It To The Ground”
- The Offspring — “Coming For You”
- Öwnboss & Selva — “Panthers Pulse”
- Panic! At The Disco — “Vegas Lights”
- Pantera — “Puck Off (Dallas Stars Theme)”
- Petey Pablo — “Rise Up”
- The Phantoms — “Gonna Celebrate”
- Pitbull — “Don’t Stop The Party” (feat. TJR)
- Planet Funk — “Chase The Sun”
- Scooter — “Maria (I Like It Loud)” (radio edit)
- Simple Minds — “Don’t You (Forget About Me)”
- Tim McGraw — “I Like It, I Love It”
- The Urge — “The Blues Have The Urge Goal Song (Let’s Go Blues)”
- The Used — “Pretty Handsome Awkward”
- Wolfmother — “The Joker And The Thief”
Per-track durations and a sequential official numbering have not been published. These remain Pending.
Soundtrack Highlights
Pantera’s “Puck Off (Dallas Stars Theme)” is one of the more attention-grabbing inclusions, given the band’s recent absence from Madden NFL 27’s classic-rock list appearing here instead, tied directly to the Dallas Stars.
Kernkraft 400’s “Zombie Nation” (Stadium Chant Remix) carries the Boston Bruins’ TD Garden goal call, a track already infamous among rival Toronto Maple Leafs fans.
The Fratellis’ “Chelsea Dagger” returns as the Chicago Blackhawks’ goal song, one of the most recognized anthems in the NHL.
Bad Apple’s “Slapshot” represents the New York Rangers, a Madison Square Garden staple that outlets confirm has run since 1995 (the original recording is credited to Ray Castoldi; “Bad Apple” is the artist credit on EA’s official in-game soundtrack listing).
The framing above (recognition level, arena atmosphere) reflects analytically derived context built around confirmed team-song pairings, not EA’s own official commentary.
NHL 27 Licensed Songs / Confirmed Goal Songs
Several tracks on the master list double as real, team-specific goal songs used across NHL arenas. The following pairings are confirmed through Daily Faceoff’s reporting:
- Chicago Blackhawks — “Chelsea Dagger” by The Fratellis
- New York Islanders — “Crowd Chant” by Joe Satriani
- Boston Bruins (TD Garden) — “Zombie Nation” (Stadium Chant Remix) by Kernkraft 400
- Dallas Stars — “Puck Off (Dallas Stars Theme)” by Pantera
- New York Rangers — “Slapshot” by Bad Apple
- St. Louis Blues — “The Blues Have The Urge Goal Song (Let’s Go Blues)” by The Urge
Confirmed omissions: Daily Faceoff reports that AC/DC’s “For Those About to Rock” and “TNT” — sampled respectively by the Columbus Blue Jackets and Calgary Flames in real arenas — are not in the game. Eminem’s “Without Me,” the Detroit Red Wings’ real-world goal song, is also absent.
No standalone trailer-only music has been identified separately from this list; all songs above appear in EA’s own reveal of the in-game soundtrack.
Recent EA Sports Soundtracks Curated Under EA Trax
| Title | Release Year | Confirmed Track Count | Curator |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHL 26 | 2025 | 36 | Steve Schnur / EA Trax |
| Madden NFL 27 | 2026 | 78 (reported by Complex) / “over 80” (reported by American Songwriter, Ultimate Classic Rock) | Steve Schnur / EA Trax |
| NHL 27 | 2026 | 38 | Steve Schnur / EA Trax |
Madden NFL 27’s track count is disclosed here as a source conflict: Complex reports 78 tracks, while American Songwriter and Ultimate Classic Rock both describe the list as “over 80” without a precise figure.
Where to Listen to the NHL 27 Soundtrack?
EA Sports has not published a single official Spotify or Apple Music album for the NHL 27 soundtrack as of this writing. Individual songs are available through each artist’s own official releases on Spotify, Apple Music, and other major platforms. Fan-curated playlists referencing “NHL 27 Soundtrack” exist on Spotify but are not affiliated with EA. Check EA Sports NHL’s official channels for any future centralized playlist release.
Related reading: Browse more Video Game Soundtrack guides, or check out our earlier NHL 24 Soundtrack breakdown to compare how EA Trax’s song selection has evolved.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many songs are confirmed for the NHL 27 soundtrack?
38 tracks have been confirmed through EA Sports’ own reveal, cross-referenced against outlet reporting.
Who curates the NHL 27 soundtrack?
There’s no single composer. The music runs through EA Trax, EA’s in-game music program, under Worldwide President of Music Steve Schnur.
When was the NHL 27 soundtrack released?
EA Sports revealed the full song list on September 3, 2026, ahead of the game’s September 11 launch.
Can I stream the NHL 27 soundtrack on Spotify or Apple Music?
Not as a single official album. Individual songs are streamable through each artist’s own catalog.
Does NHL 27 use real NHL team goal songs?
Yes. Several confirmed tracks, including “Chelsea Dagger” and “Crowd Chant,” are the actual goal songs used by their respective NHL teams.
When does NHL 27 release?
September 11, 2026, with Deluxe Edition early access starting September 4, 2026.
What genres are featured on the NHL 27 soundtrack?
Rock and arena anthems, with additions from EDM, hip-hop, and country.